Shan Ahmed Khan

Shan Ahmed Khan is a senior markets reporter at TS2.tech, specializing in stocks, technology and macroeconomic trends. A graduate of the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), he previously worked in investment research and market analysis. His coverage helps readers understand the key developments influencing global financial markets and emerging industries.

Brent oil price slips from five-month high as Trump hints at Iran talks

Brent oil price slips from five-month high as Trump hints at Iran talks

Brent crude futures dropped 68 cents, nearly 1%, to $70.03 a barrel by 0958 GMT on Friday. The move came after U.S. President Donald Trump hinted at possible talks with Iran, easing worries about supply disruptions. The March contract expires later Friday; meanwhile, the more active April contract slid 80 cents, or 1.15%, to $68.79. U.S. West Texas Intermediate also dipped 72 cents, or 1.1%, to $64.70. “Trump’s willingness to give diplomacy a chance regarding Iran … makes a U.S. military intervention less likely than yesterday,” said PVM analyst Tamas Varga, who cited a stronger dollar and bouncing supply as factors behind the profit-taking.
30 January 2026
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Crude oil price today: Brent slips from $70 as Trump hints at Iran talks, OPEC+ decision looms

Crude oil price today: Brent slips from $70 as Trump hints at Iran talks, OPEC+ decision looms

Oil prices dropped Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump hinted at possible talks with Iran, easing concerns over a sudden supply disruption from a military strike. By 0958 GMT, Brent crude futures for March, set to expire later that day, dipped 68 cents—nearly 1%—to $70.03 a barrel. The more actively traded April contract slid 80 cents, or 1.15%, landing at $68.79. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude fell 72 cents, or 1.1%, to $64.70.
30 January 2026
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Oil prices slip from five-month highs as Trump hints at Iran talks; OPEC+ decision looms

Oil prices slip from five-month highs as Trump hints at Iran talks; OPEC+ decision looms

Oil prices dropped nearly 1% on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump hinted at the possibility of talks with Iran on its nuclear program, easing immediate concerns about a U.S. strike disrupting supply. By 0958 GMT, Brent crude futures had slipped 68 cents to $70.03 a barrel. The March contract, nearing expiration, gave way to the April contract, which fell 80 cents to $68.79. U.S. WTI also dropped 72 cents, settling at $64.70. “President Trump’s willingness to give diplomacy a chance regarding Iran seemingly makes a U.S. military intervention less likely than yesterday,” said PVM Oil Associate analyst Tamas Varga, who cited profit-taking and a stronger dollar as additional factors.
30 January 2026
Stock market today: Wall Street futures slide on Trump Fed chair pick talk, Nasdaq hit by Microsoft fallout

Stock market today: Wall Street futures slide on Trump Fed chair pick talk, Nasdaq hit by Microsoft fallout

U.S. stock index futures fell on Friday after President Donald Trump said he had firmed up his choice to lead the Federal Reserve, with reports pointing to former Fed governor Kevin Warsh. At 04:51 a.m. ET, S&P 500 E-mini futures — contracts that track the index — were down 1.04%, Nasdaq 100 E-minis fell 1.31% and Dow E-minis slid 0.93%; the Russell 2000 futures dropped 1.63%. “His experience and past attitude imply he's likely to hold the line if sharp inflationary pressures return,” said Susannah Streeter, chief investment strategist at Wealth Club, as the CBOE volatility index rose to 18.85.
30 January 2026
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India stock market today: Sensex, Nifty snap three-day run as January ends with sharp monthly drop ahead of Budget

India stock market today: Sensex, Nifty snap three-day run as January ends with sharp monthly drop ahead of Budget

Indian shares closed lower on Friday, marking their sharpest monthly decline since February 2025 as investors grew cautious ahead of the federal budget. The Nifty 50 dropped 3.1% in January to 25,320.65, while the Sensex fell 3.5% to 82,269.78. Both indexes slipped around 0.4% on the day.
30 January 2026
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Dow futures slide before Trump’s Fed chair pick, setting up a choppy Dow Jones open

Dow futures slide before Trump’s Fed chair pick, setting up a choppy Dow Jones open

Dow futures dropped Friday as investors braced for President Donald Trump’s pick for the next Federal Reserve chair—a move that could swiftly shift interest-rate expectations. By 04:51 a.m. ET, Dow E-minis were down 456 points, or 0.93%, while S&P 500 E-minis slid 1.04% and Nasdaq 100 E-minis fell 1.31%. Susannah Streeter, chief investment strategist at Wealth Club, noted that Kevin Warsh has “recently been publicly advocating for a fresh cut in interest rates,” but also cautioned his past views suggest he might “hold the line” if inflation heats up again.
30 January 2026
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FTSE 100 hovers near record as Experian jumps on $1bn buyback and miners slide

FTSE 100 hovers near record as Experian jumps on $1bn buyback and miners slide

The UK stock market barely moved on Friday. Experian surged following a fresh buyback announcement, balancing out sharp losses in major miners as metal prices dipped. The blue-chip FTSE 100 edged up roughly 0.2% to about 10,189 points, while the FTSE 250, more UK-focused, held steady.
30 January 2026
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